real time
noun
: the actual time during which something takes place
the computer may partly analyze the data in real time (as it comes in)—
R. H. March
R. H. Marchchatted online in real time
real-time
adjective
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Ross Andrew Paquette, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Miya Mizuno/Max The audience at her London shows got to see Matafeo self-edit and tweak her show in real time.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
All three goals came from a similar angle, but applying a different finishing touch to each almost showed Jesus’ confidence growing in real time.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
This interactive feature allows viewers to send messages in real time for viewers and the streamer to see.
—Dhanika Pineda, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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